BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY: According to his obituary, he immigrated from Tunbridge Wells, England, and began his Canadian photography career with the Shaw Brothers. He subsequently operated his own studio until around 1925 (the obituary says 1923, but the business directories indicate he worked for Shaw Brothers until 1925), and then worked with Wilfred Gibson for five or six years.

Williams was a member of the Arion Club and the Rotary Club (1915-1924), as well as being a Freemason (Quadra Lodge No. 2). He was survived by his widow one daughter, Mrs. O.V. Dawkins, and two granddaughters, all in Victoria. Williams is buried in Colwood Burial Park.